Boots, all-weather with Good Lower leg/ankle protection?

[Smooth]

Being currently grounded due to ankle surgery (non-motorbike-related) and wanting to look after my ankle in the future, I'm considering the options for lower leg/ankle protection.

I've currently got a pair of Frank Thomas aqua boots which I bought when starting out. They have a small plastic(?) pad over the ankle bone, a shin pad and are fully waterproof. They're not very rigid.

I also have a pair of German army boots which are probably 'tougher' leather, but don't have the ankle or shin guards. They're Weather-proof enough. I like these boots.


What I'd like is a pair of boots that will:
-withstand crushing,
-support/protect the ankle and shin
-Be reasonable to walk in a bit
-keep the rain out (not necessarily gore-tex/membrane)
-I'd like leather outers rather than plastic so that they can breathe and I can coat them with Nikwax or Dubbin.

What are the Alt-Berg ones like? They look to be quite good, but don't appear to be armoured or give that much ankle support.

Which MX boots might be suitable?

cheers
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TDM850

[the grim reaper]

MX boots don't tend to be waterproof. I can't actually answer this question, as it is one I will be looking into over christmas. What I would say is stay the hell away from Sidi Black Rain boots, they leak worse than a 14 year old girl at a Take That concert.

Cheers

Grim
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[Pernig]

Sidi Black Rain Evo are very tough for what they are. Armour on the front of the shin part and on the ankle. They're also pretty comfy to walk in, if a little sweaty sometimes. I've had mine for 4 years and they are tatty and worn on the sole, but as comfy and warm as ever. They have protected my feet in a couple of minor offs.

If I were to get some new boots to use all year round I would buy another pair of these.
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[Smooth]

[the grim reaper]

[Smooth]

I see what you mean about the sole/upper joint.

https://89.234.4.85/imagestream/3924/23450x800x600_FFFFFF_M.jpg
Could you paint melted nikwax or the Aqueous stuff onto it?


These Sidi Couriers look fairly hardcore! :
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They appear to be MX-influenced and I like the stitched sole

-Is the metal toe tip for kicking cars?

As usual, cost is an issue, although I can justify more cash for safety.
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TDM850

[Smooth]

Has anybody experienced a crash in Altbergs like these?

https://www.altberg.co.uk/Web/boots/images/ClubClasBBig.jpg

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TDM850

[evoboy]

TCX GTX.

Waterproof and sturdy.

https://www.thevisorshop.com/acatalog/CompetizioneS_GTX300.jpg
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[Mystery]

i use steel top cap boots and they give a decent amount of support but probs not as well as some of the other boots ^
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[dextersaurus]

Like all posted above, i suggest Sports boots.

I had a nice set of Buse boots, managed to hold up the bike crushing my left foot, and the car hitting my right pretty well....

Warm, waterproof, leather and breathable...

Not bad for £50.

Dunc

[Seb]

I can't comment on the sturdyness of them as I'm yet to crash in them but my Astars SMX4 WPs are supremely waterproof, unless I'm in jeans and the water gets in through the top of the boot my feet stay bone dry regardless of how hard it's hammering down

Only gripe is the outer velcro is a little weedy. When I do replace them it'll either be for SMX5 WPs or a pair of Daytonas if I'm feeling frisky
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[LeeR]

Having worn a pair of Sidi Evo Black Rain in torrential rain, I can say with all honesty that they are not 100% waterproof, they will eventually leak at the toe between the upper and the sole.

I also had a RTC in them which ended with 9 fractures of my left foot. After the accident I bought a pair of Sidi Mega Gore boots, higher levels of protection and 100% waterproof, double the price but if I ever end up in a RTC again I will be wearing a "better" boot.
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[CaNsA]

I got these last winter, awesome they are.
https://www.alpinestars.com/store/ProductImages/details/244207_large.jpg
https://www.alpinestars.com/Ridge_Waterproof_Boot/pd/c/113/np/113/p/244207.html